I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible

Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

The movie really just wants to entertain people.

This is a compilation of concert footages and TV appearances of The Who.The guys Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, Keith Moon and Pete Townshend start off with the Smothers Brothers having a hilarious time with Tommy Smothers.Keith Moon dies during the editing of the film and is considered a cap on the original lineup. This is basically a must for all Who fans and an interesting watch for even the casual fan. The songs are amazing as always. There are some fun TV clips. It's not breaking any new grounds. This is essentially a Greatest Hits album.

Proof positive that The Who are the greatest rock band of all time. This is an amazing record of their career, from their beginning as the High Numbers to a closing live rendition of "Won't Get Fooled Again" that will blow you away. Along the way, you'll see clips that will show you how funny, irreverent, and truly ahead of their time these four guys were. They brought a visual flair and a theatricality that no other band could match, from their stylish Mod clothes to their legendary live shows that culminated with Townsend and company smashing their equipment with complete disregard of their own safety. So many bands have copied their moves and their licks that it's almost criminal. If you want to see great rock and roll, you can't go wrong with this one.

In some ways this is best the movie ever. Errrm... make that one way. Let me put it this way. If you're as big a fan of The Who as I am, The Kids Are Alright is as alright as movies get. Director Jeff Stein was probably an even bigger Who-fan than yours truly, and you get that vibe from every aspect of the movie: the chosen footage, the editing and the chosen narrative (or lack thereof) chosen. TKAA is a documentary, but unlike documentary-makers fashionable today Stein didn't set out to make his points in a Michael Moore-ish style, with himself as the narrating voice-over and on-screen interviewer. Stein lets the footage speak for itself, only slightly suggesting conclusions that can be made through editing, and only once serving as an off-screen interviewer. If there is one point Stein tries to make, it is that the Who were the most interesting/wild/intelligent/contradictory/refined/loony/crude Rock 'n' Roll band in the world. And therefore the most fascinating. He didn't have to turn to the viewer and say that in person: the Who themselves are their own best spokespeople. The Kids Are Alright isn't ABOUT the Who, it IS the Who. The a-chronological editing, live as well as mimed performances and contradictory quotes spanning two decades make a rich collage of fifteen years of Rock 'n' Roll mayhem. Editing was Stein's weapon of choice to make TKAA a double-edged sword. People can try to find a deeper meaning in the director's decisions and/or draw their own conclusions. Or you can just kick back and relax and let it be the ultimate party-DVD. Watching this movie, you really get the sensation of hanging with the Who, addiction, hearing problems, impromptu strip sessions and all. And with Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, Keith Moon and Pete Townshend around, there's never a dull moment.

Great documentary on one of the great bands of my era. However, I can see a die-hard fan making a statement that is a little "over" stated. John Entwistle, for his time, was indeed a great bassist. A "virtuoso"?......I don't think so. "One of the greatest bass players that ever lived"? I doubt that too. For his time, JE WAS a great bassist. I would never presume to take anything away from him. Virtuoso? Hmmmmm...... Jeff Berlin, Jaco Pastorius, John Patitucci, Gary Grainger, Marcus Miller, Victor Bailey, Jonas Helbourg and Jeff Andrews... just to mention a few. I've missed quite a bit but I don't have the room to mention all the truly great bassists that have mastered the instrument.....notwithstanding the chopsmeisters Stanley Clarke and Victor L. Wooten. Rock bassists have been growing consistently better over the years but I can't leave without mentioning Geddy Lee, Chris Squire, Flea, Paul McCartny and of course, John Entwistle. If anyone reads this and can honestly say that JE is in the same class as the above mentioned players, I urge them to listen to "Pump it" from Jeff Berlin (specifically "Joe Frazier-round two" and "Bach") and Jaco's first solo album with "Come on come over" on it. It will change your whole perspective on things. I promise!